{"id":23756,"date":"2026-06-06T11:05:42","date_gmt":"2026-06-06T18:05:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.grandpacooks.com\/recipes\/?p=23756"},"modified":"2026-06-06T11:05:42","modified_gmt":"2026-06-06T18:05:42","slug":"cast-iron-cornbread-food-wine","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.grandpacooks.com\/recipes\/cast-iron-cornbread-food-wine\/","title":{"rendered":"Cast Iron Cornbread &#8211; Food &#038; Wine"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"loc article-header\">\n<div id=\"foodandwine-article-header_1-0\" class=\"comp foodandwine-article-header mntl-article-header\">\n<h1 class=\"article-heading text-headline-400\">Cheddar and Jalape\u00f1o Cast-Iron Cornbread<\/h1>\n<p class=\"article-subheading text-utility-300\">Get your cast-iron pan ready \u2014 it\u2019s cornbread season.<\/p>\n<div id=\"mntl-article-meta-dynamic_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-article-meta-dynamic mntl-article-meta mntl-block\" data-tracking-container=\"true\">\n<div id=\"bylines_1-0\" class=\"comp bylines foodandwine-bylines mntl-bylines text-utility-200\">\n<div id=\"mntl-bylines__group_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-bylines__group mntl-block mntl-bylines__group--author\">\n<div id=\"mntl-bylines__item_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-bylines__item mntl-attribution__item mntl-attribution__item--has-date\"><span class=\"mntl-attribution__item-descriptor\">By<\/span> <a class=\"mntl-attribution__item-name\" tabindex=\"0\" href=\"https:\/\/www.foodandwine.com\/tiffany-derry-7968054\" rel=\"nocaes\" data-trigger-link=\"true\">Tiffany Derry<\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"mntl-attribution__item-date\">Updated on June 19, 2025<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"loc article-content\">\n<div id=\"article-content_1-0\" class=\"comp article-content mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"mm-recipes-details_1-0\" class=\"comp mm-recipes-details recipe-details\">\n<div class=\"mm-recipes-details__content\">\n<div class=\"mm-recipes-details__item\">\n<div class=\"mm-recipes-details__label\">Active Time:<\/div>\n<div class=\"mm-recipes-details__value\">15 mins<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mm-recipes-details__item\">\n<div class=\"mm-recipes-details__label\">Total Time:<\/div>\n<div class=\"mm-recipes-details__value\">55 mins<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mm-recipes-details__item\">\n<div class=\"mm-recipes-details__label\">Yield:<\/div>\n<div class=\"mm-recipes-details__value\">12 servings<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"native-fluid-placeholder_1-0\" class=\"comp native-fluid-placeholder mntl-block\"><\/div>\n<div id=\"mm-recipes-structured-ingredients_1-0\" class=\"comp mm-recipes-structured-ingredients\">\n<div class=\"loc heading\">\n<h2 id=\"mm-recipes-structured-ingredients__heading_1-0\" class=\"comp mm-recipes-structured-ingredients__heading mntl-text-block\">Ingredients<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><span data-ingredient-quantity=\"true\">1<\/span> <span data-ingredient-unit=\"true\">tablespoon<\/span> <span data-ingredient-name=\"true\">unsalted butter<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-ingredient-quantity=\"true\">2<\/span> <span data-ingredient-unit=\"true\">cups<\/span> <span data-ingredient-name=\"true\">all-purpose flour<\/span> (about <span data-ingredient-quantity=\"true\">8 1\/2<\/span> <span data-ingredient-unit=\"true\">ounces<\/span>)<\/li>\n<li><span data-ingredient-quantity=\"true\">1<\/span> <span data-ingredient-unit=\"true\">cup<\/span> <span data-ingredient-name=\"true\">yellow cornmeal<\/span> (about <span data-ingredient-quantity=\"true\">5 3\/4<\/span> <span data-ingredient-unit=\"true\">ounces<\/span>)<\/li>\n<li><span data-ingredient-quantity=\"true\">1\/2<\/span> <span data-ingredient-unit=\"true\">cup<\/span> <span data-ingredient-name=\"true\">granulated sugar<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-ingredient-quantity=\"true\">2 1\/2<\/span> <span data-ingredient-unit=\"true\">teaspoons<\/span> <span data-ingredient-name=\"true\">baking powder<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-ingredient-quantity=\"true\">1<\/span> <span data-ingredient-unit=\"true\">teaspoon<\/span> <span data-ingredient-name=\"true\">kosher salt<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-ingredient-quantity=\"true\">2<\/span> <span data-ingredient-unit=\"true\">cups<\/span> <span data-ingredient-name=\"true\">whole milk<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-ingredient-quantity=\"true\">8<\/span> <span data-ingredient-unit=\"true\">ounces<\/span> <span data-ingredient-name=\"true\">sharp cheddar cheese, shredded<\/span> (about <span data-ingredient-unit=\"true\">2<\/span> <span data-ingredient-unit=\"true\">cups<\/span>)<\/li>\n<li><span data-ingredient-quantity=\"true\">1<\/span> <span data-ingredient-unit=\"true\">cup<\/span> <span data-ingredient-name=\"true\">fresh or thawed frozen\u00a0corn kernels<\/span>\u00a0(from <span data-ingredient-quantity=\"true\">2<\/span> <span data-ingredient-unit=\"true\">ears<\/span>)<\/li>\n<li><span data-ingredient-quantity=\"true\">1\/2<\/span> <span data-ingredient-unit=\"true\">cup<\/span> <span data-ingredient-name=\"true\">unsalted butter<\/span> (<span data-ingredient-quantity=\"true\">4<\/span> <span data-ingredient-unit=\"true\">ounces<\/span>), <span data-ingredient-name=\"true\">melted<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-ingredient-quantity=\"true\">2<\/span> <span data-ingredient-unit=\"true\">tablespoons<\/span> <span data-ingredient-name=\"true\">fresh jalapeno, chopped<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-ingredient-quantity=\"true\">2<\/span> <span data-ingredient-unit=\"true\">large<\/span> <span data-ingredient-name=\"true\">eggs, beaten<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-ingredient-name=\"true\">Softened unsalted butter, honey, and smoked flaky sea salt, for serving<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"mm-recipes-steps_1-0\" class=\"comp mm-recipes-steps mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mm-recipes-steps__heading_1-0\" class=\"comp mm-recipes-steps__heading mntl-text-block\">Directions<\/h2>\n<div id=\"mm-recipes-steps__content_1-0\" class=\"comp mm-recipes-steps__content mntl-sc-page mntl-block\">\n<ol id=\"mntl-sc-block_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-startgroup mntl-sc-block-group--OL\">\n<li id=\"mntl-sc-block_2-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-startgroup mntl-sc-block-group--LI\">\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_3-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html\">Preheat oven to 375\u00b0F. Heat a 10-inch cast-iron skillet over medium. Add butter, and swirl pan until butter is melted and bottom and sides of skillet are coated. Remove from heat, and set aside.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"mntl-sc-block_6-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-startgroup mntl-sc-block-group--LI\">\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_7-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html\">Whisk together flour, cornmeal, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl. Make a well in center of dry ingredients; add milk, cheddar, corn, melted butter, jalape\u00f1o, and eggs. Mix until batter is just combined. (Be sure not to overmix or cornbread will be tough.) Pour batter into prepared skillet, and spread evenly. Bake in preheated oven until cornbread is light brown on top and a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean, 40 to 45 minutes. Let cool 5 minutes.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"mntl-sc-block_10-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-startgroup mntl-sc-block-group--LI\">\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_11-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html\">Cut cornbread into slices. Smear tops of slices with softened butter, drizzle with honey, and sprinkle with smoked flaky sea salt, if desired.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"mntl-original-source_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-original-source mntl-text-block\">\n<p>Originally appeared in\u00a0<em>Food &amp; Wine<\/em>\u00a0magazine, October 2023<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Cheddar and Jalape\u00f1o Cast-Iron Cornbread Get your cast-iron pan ready \u2014 it\u2019s cornbread season. By Tiffany Derry Updated on June 19, 2025 Active Time: 15 mins Total Time: 55 mins Yield: 12 servings Ingredients 1 tablespoon unsalted butter 2 cups all-purpose flour (about 8 1\/2 ounces) 1 cup yellow cornmeal (about 5 3\/4 ounces) 1\/2 &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.grandpacooks.com\/recipes\/cast-iron-cornbread-food-wine\/\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading<span class=\"screen-reader-text\"> &#8220;Cast Iron Cornbread &#8211; Food &#038; Wine&#8221;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1,185],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-23756","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-grandpas-private-collection","category-third-party-material"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.grandpacooks.com\/recipes\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/23756","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.grandpacooks.com\/recipes\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.grandpacooks.com\/recipes\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.grandpacooks.com\/recipes\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.grandpacooks.com\/recipes\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=23756"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.grandpacooks.com\/recipes\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/23756\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":23757,"href":"https:\/\/www.grandpacooks.com\/recipes\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/23756\/revisions\/23757"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.grandpacooks.com\/recipes\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=23756"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.grandpacooks.com\/recipes\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=23756"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.grandpacooks.com\/recipes\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=23756"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}